Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA A dental implant is considered the finest tooth replacement currently available in the field of restorative dentistry. Despite being the only tooth replacement that is virtually permanent, many people do not pursue receiving a dental implant because they simply do not know about this treatment or how it is […]
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Why are Dental Implants Expensive
Categories: Dental Implants
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you have experienced tooth loss, either from an injury or by way of extraction, then you have probably been searching for tooth replacement options. Traditional means of replacing a lost tooth are to get a dental bridge or a partial denture. Both options tend to be more affordable, […]
Teen Health Effects of Losing Sleep
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Teenagers, stereotypically, have the reputation of being hard to wake in the morning and wanting to sleep in whenever possible. The reality, however, is that many teens are just as sleep-deprived as adults nowadays. What could be causing this sleep deprivation, and what should be done about it? Not […]
How Cosmetic Dentistry can Improve your Looks
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Your smile is a key component of your first impression so it should come as no surprise that people who look to improve their appearance continue to turn to cosmetic dentistry in Scotts Valley. A specialization of dental science focusing on aesthetic issues with the teeth and mouth, cosmetic […]
Introducing Non-Invasive Treatment for Gum Disease in Scotts Valley
Categories: Gum Disease
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Did you know that more than half of adults in America have gum disease? It is a disease of the mouth that infects the hard and soft tissues including teeth, gums, and jawbone. Gum disease also is known as periodontitis, which is the leading cause of tooth loss among […]
Get a Permanently White Smile by Choosing Veneers over Teeth Whitening
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Thanks to advances in cosmetic dental technology, having a brilliant bright smile worthy of Hollywood is accessible for everyone. Actually achieving a whiter smile is easier for some people than others, however. While teeth whitening is the most popular treatment in the field of cosmetic dentistry, it may not […]
Oral Resting Posture the Missing Piece to Sleep Apnea Therapy
Categories: Myofunctional Therapy
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Cases of obstructive sleep apnea are on the rise in America. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that more than 18 million people in the United States suffer from the sleep breathing disorder, which occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked when a person sleeps, ultimately depriving the […]
Orthodontic Treatment Without Tooth Extractions
Categories: Orthodontics
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If your child has had a consultation with an orthodontist about braces, the chances are that extractions are also part of the treatment plan. Why the need for extractions? The idea behind this treatment is to extract teeth to make room to straighten the others. Does it work? Yes, […]
Perils of Eating Without Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Maybe you have lost teeth but hesitated to replace them with a treatment such as dentures or dental implants. Or, perhaps you have received dentures but have difficulty wearing them or placing them in your mouth. In either case, you might try to eat despite those missing teeth. But […]
Does your Child Snore? Just One of the Concerns for you as a Parent
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Research indicates that about 10 percent of children snore on a regular basis and, between 2-4 percent of the pediatric population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep breathing disorder that occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, which results in a lack of oxygen. Recent studies […]
